Strong's Greek · G4648

G4648 skopéō

σκοπέω

skop-eh'-o

to watch out

Looking for Hebrew H4648 Mᵉphîybôsheth? It has the same number in Strong's Hebrew lexicon but is a different word, not a translation of G4648. Strong's numbering starts again for each language.

skopéō appears 6 times in Scripture, in Luke, Romans, 2 Corinthians, Galatians and Philippians. In the Doxa app, open any verse that uses it, keep your notes on it, and ask Doxa Engage how it connects to what God has said to you.

Definition

to take aim at (spy), i.e. (figuratively) regard

In the King James Version

consider, take heed, look at (on), mark

Derivation

from G4649 (σκοπός);

Appears 6 times in Scripture

Philippians 2:4

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

Romans 16:17

“Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.”

Luke 11:35

“Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness.”

Philippians 3:17

“Join one another in following my example, brothers, and carefully observe those who walk according to the pattern we set for you.”

Galatians 6:1

“Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.”

2 Corinthians 4:18

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

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Word study: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), with glosses and editions from STEP Bible (www.STEPBible.org); Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible Project (CC BY 4.0); Strong's Greek Dictionary in XML by Ulrik Sandborg-Petersen (CC0). Sources and changes Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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